Jerry Garcia
| Born | August 1, 1942 |
| Hometown | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Net worth | $15 million |
| Height | 5'10" (1.79m) |
| Spouse | Deborah Koons, Sara Ruppenthal, Carolyn Garcia |
| Children | Keelin Noel Garcia, Annabelle Walker Garcia, Heather Garcia, Trixie Garcia |
| Parents | Ruth Marie Garcia, Jose Ramon Garcia |
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